| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $200.77 | 5.680% | $212.1737 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.74 | 10.389% | $252.5038 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.51 | 4.367% | $106.9866 | $106.99 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.58 | 7.725% | $17.8608 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.81 | 6.580% | $55.2191 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.89 | 7.447% | $206.18 | $206.18 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.32 | 4.813% | $148.1217 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.62 | $999.0457 | $999.04 | $999.00 | $999.10 | |